Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering)

KPMG LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks an Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory practice in Houston. You will review and improve construction management processes and assist with contract reviews on large capital projects.

You will work with diverse teams, conduct field work, analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations using analytics and visualization tools. Travel as needed; professional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of field construction management or advisory experience on large capital projects.
• Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's required.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., PE, PMP, CCM).

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to construction management processes and internal controls
• Assist with construction contract reviews, compliance audits, project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects
• Define and implement recommendations including construction management policies, procedures, processes, internal controls, roles, responsibilities, reporting, and supporting information technology
• Conduct project reviews to evaluate percentage of completion, probability of recovery for change orders and claims, reasonableness of the estimate to complete construction, schedule delays, defective specifications, and loss of productivity
• Work with diverse engagement teams to perform field work, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations as well as review datasets, identify insights, and develop presentation materials using analytics and visualization tools
• Team closely, but independently, under the guidance of Managers, Directors and Partners and participate in 360 mentoring efforts to strengthen the team understanding of leading practices and current industry trends
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Field construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Infrastructure Project Advisory (Construction/Engineering) in Infrastructure and Projects Advisory for our Deal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities :

• Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to construction management processes and internal controls
• Assist with construction contract reviews, compliance audits, project oversight and monitoring functions for large capital projects
• Help to define and implement recommendations including construction management policies, procedures, processes, internal controls, roles, responsibilities, reporting, and supporting information technology
• Conduct project reviews to evaluate percentage of completion, probability of recovery for change orders and claims, reasonableness of the estimate to complete construction, schedule delays, defective specifications, and loss of productivity
• Work with diverse engagement teams to perform field work, including data collection, analysis, and work paper documentation; prepare, edit, proofread narrative reports and presentations of observations and recommendations as well as review datasets, identify insights, and develop presentation materials using analytics and visualization tools
• Team closely, but independently, under the guidance of Managers, Directors and Partners and participate in 360 mentoring efforts to strengthen the team understanding of leading practices and current industry trends
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  

Qualifications :

• Minimum one year of recent experience in field construction management or construction advisory services with increasing roles and responsibilities in a variety of large capital project types for both public and private clients
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Professional Engineer, Project Management, Certified Construction Manager, Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Architects, or other professional certification is preferred
• Knowledge in various phases of construction including planning and work breakdown structures, pre-construction services, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, quality management, project reporting, and project closeout
• Field construction experience on different project types and public or private clients
• Experience using various project management information systems and other toolsets
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, records retention, and work paper organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)